Institutions of higher education are becoming more deliberate at targeting future faculty who can meaningfully contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives. More often job ads are requiring separate statements, in addition to a teaching philosophy that specifically address these issues. The Rising Tide Center and CITL will work to help you navigate this topic and […]
Educational videos are now commonplace instructional tools in online and face-to-face classes. Whether delivering course content, announcements, discussion prompts, or demonstrations videos can engage students and promote learning. They also can distract students and impede student. We will review the top 10 do’s and don’ts of making educational videos backed by data from educational research, […]
The term active learning captures many strategies and approaches. Come learn about the value of building active learning opportunities into your class, how to design and align assessments in meaningful ways, and different strategies to build an engaged and inclusive classroom. Register here Interested in joining our Community of Practice? Register for the Community of […]
Friday, September 20th, 9:00-12:00pm The Center for Innovation In Teaching and Learning and The Rising Tide Center are please to welcome PowerPlay for two sessions! PowerPlay Interactive Development utilizes professional actors and Applied Theatre techniques to address issues around personal, professional, and institutional development. We use Interactive Theatre as a method to spark dialogue about […]
Why is group work so hard? Having our students work collaboratively in our courses is an effective way to increase engagement and learning. Yet, many faculty and students dislike group work. Designing and implementing group work requires considerations of many factors. We will discuss the merits of collaborative learning, different types of collaborative learning and […]
Research supports that opportunities for student-teacher, student-student interaction improve performance and retention in online learning environments. Join CITL staff and instructional designers as we discuss when, why and how to create community and collaboration in your online courses. We will share strategies and tools for synchronous and asynchronous community building. Register here
Presenting a collaboration between the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and the Rising Tide Center: When: Tuesday, October 1st, 2-4 pm Where: 102 Fernald Hall Join us for a working discussion of student identity and learn about small and powerful ways you can build an inclusive and dynamic […]
